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Tot Wheels Celebrates 50 Years At Valley of the Flowers Festival

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  • Post published:May 9, 2012
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Story and Photos By Nichole Richardson  The annual Valley of Flower’s “Tot Wheels Parade” went off without a hitch on Saturday. This year’s theme was entitled: Tot Wheels Celebrates 50…

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Valley of Flowers Parade, Award Winners

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  • Post published:May 9, 2012
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The Valley of Flowers Committee announced the following awards for the 2012 festival: Pretty Baby Contest, Personality: Lily Jung, daughter of Whitney Thomas Pretty Baby Contest, Popularity:  Brody Barteau, son…

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FPD Captain Tim Lowery New Leader in Major Case Squad

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  • Post published:May 9, 2012
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Florissant Police Captain Tim Lowery has been appointed the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad’s Chief Deputy Commander for the State of Missouri. As the Chief Deputy Commander for the…

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Valley of Flowers Photos: Heat didn’t Stop the Fun

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  • Post published:May 7, 2012
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Although this year's Valley of Flowers festival was one of the hottest in memory, especially the parade Sunday, people still had a good time. The parade route was as crowded…

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St. Louis County to Hold 2 Household Chemical Collections; 1st May 5 at SLCC-FV

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  • Post published:May 2, 2012
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The Saint Louis County Department of Health is sponsoring two household chemical collection events – one on Saturday, May 5 in North County , and one on Saturday, June 16…

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Queen and Court Crowning Sunday

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  • Post published:April 27, 2012
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Thirteen high school juniors are competing for the honor of being the Valley of Flowers Queen. In addition to the queen, a first runner-up and three Special Maids will be…

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Florissant Council Gives Final Okay to Wal-Mart

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  • Post published:April 27, 2012
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Just before the new city council took office Monday night, the Florissant Council gave final approved to the Wal-Mart project calling for a 24-hour store. It will located off North…

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New Council to Take Office Minus One Long Time Member

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  • Post published:April 18, 2012
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By Carol Arnett Florissant City Councilwoman Karen McKay will say goodbye to the council at next Monday's meeting. At that meeting, Jackie Bond Pagano, who defeated McKay in her bid…

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Florissant Police K9 Bach Dies After Seven Years on the Force

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  • Post published:April 18, 2012
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Florissant Police Chief William Karabas announced that Florissant Police K9 Bach died in the early morning hours of April 14, 2012 after completing his shift on April 13, 2012. Bach…

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Mayor Asks Residents, Businesses to Spruce Up for the Valley of Flowers

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This is 50th Anniversary of the Festival   The first Valley of Flowers was celebrated on April 20, 1963. It was a cooperative effort of the City, the Chamber of…

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